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Bank Act

Version of section 165 from 2003-01-01 to 2012-12-18:


Marginal note:Number of directors

  •  (1) Subject to subsection 159(1) and sections 168 and 217, the directors of a bank shall, by by-law, determine the number of directors or the minimum and maximum number of directors, but no by-law that decreases the number of directors shortens the term of an incumbent director.

  • Marginal note:Election at annual meeting

    (2) A by-law made pursuant to subsection (1) that provides for a minimum and maximum number of directors may provide that the number of directors to be elected at any annual meeting of the shareholders be such number as is fixed by the directors prior to the annual meeting.


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